Monaco National Day 2012: The Orders of Monaco
In light of Monaco's upcoming National Day on Monday, I thought some of you might be interested in the different orders of the Principality. Here they are, in orders of Precedence: Clicking the link will take you to a photograph of what the order looks like. The Order of St. Charles was created by decree on March 15, 1858, and modified December 23, 1966. This medal rewards merit and acknowledges service to the State or Prince. There are five categories of merit : Knight-Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight Family Members whom have received this order are: Prince Albert II (13 March 1979, Grand Cross) (Grand Master since 6 April 2005) Princess Charlene (17 November 2012, Grand Cross) Princess Caroline of Hanover (Unknown Date, Grand Cross) Prince Rainier (9 May 1949-6 April 2005, Grand Master) The Order of The Crown was created by decree on July 20, 1960 and modified December 23, 1966. This medal is awarded to those people, w...